I have a few more doubts on the same topic. I really hope you can havea look at these sentences, too.
1)There were (was ?) also a kitchen with a fridge, a shining bathroom and a very large balcony.
2) We spent our time above all (?) eating a lot of special and characteristic foods (??).
3) The trip was a good chance (?) to spend some time with my parents. Our tourist guide, Abdul, let us have a look t his collection of Arabian jewels.
4) One day he took us to see an Arabian marriage. We arrived there by camel. Other people got there by donkey or horse.
5) The bride had a beautiful, red dress and her face was tattooed.
6) After the ceremony the couple left by elephant whereas we stayed there and enjoyed the wedding party.
7) Each room had (a) radio, (a) color television, wifi internet access and a privat bathroom with a shower or a bath.
1. was (subject is "kitchen")
2. Overall, we spent out time eating...
3. OK
4. I'd use "wedding" rather than "marriage" -- "wedding" is referring to the ceremony and the party; "marriage" is referring to the union and all the years a couple is in the relationship.
5. comma needed
6. two commas needed
7. keep the articles ("a"); comma needed; private (spelling)
Sure, I can help you with these sentences. Let's go through each one:
1) There were (was?) also a kitchen with a fridge, a shining bathroom, and a very large balcony.
To determine if "were" or "was" is correct, we need to consider subject-verb agreement. Since the subject is "kitchen," which is singular, the correct form is "was." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "There was also a kitchen with a fridge, a shining bathroom, and a very large balcony."
2) We spent our time above all (?) eating a lot of special and characteristic foods (??).
It seems like you want to confirm if "above all" is the correct phrase and if "foods" is the appropriate word choice. In this sentence, "above all" is used to emphasize that the main activity was eating special and characteristic foods. As for "foods," it is a suitable word to describe different types of food. However, it might be clearer to say "eating a variety of special and characteristic foods." Therefore, the revised sentence will be: "We spent our time, above all, eating a variety of special and characteristic foods."
3) The trip was a good chance (?) to spend some time with my parents. Our tourist guide, Abdul, let us have a look at his collection of Arabian jewels.
It seems like you are unsure if "a good chance" is the correct phrase. In this context, "a good chance" implies that the trip provided a great opportunity to spend time with your parents. Therefore, the sentence is correct as it is: "The trip was a good chance to spend some time with my parents. Our tourist guide, Abdul, let us have a look at his collection of Arabian jewels."
4) One day, he took us to see an Arabian marriage. We arrived there by camel. Other people got there by donkey or horse.
The sentence is grammatically correct. It describes how you and others arrived at the Arabian marriage celebration using different modes of transportation.
5) The bride had a beautiful, red dress, and her face was tattooed.
The sentence is grammatically correct. It describes the appearance of the bride with a beautiful, red dress and facial tattoos.
6) After the ceremony, the couple left by elephant, whereas we stayed there and enjoyed the wedding party.
The sentence is grammatically correct. It explains how the couple departed on an elephant while you and others stayed behind to enjoy the wedding party.
7) Each room had (a) radio, (a) color television, WiFi internet access, and a private bathroom with a shower or a bath.
To determine if "a" should be included before "radio" and "color television," it depends on the context. If each room has only one radio and one color television, then "a" should be included before both. If each room has multiple radios and color televisions, then "a" can be omitted. However, to clarify the meaning, it is better to include "a" before both. Therefore, the revised sentence will be: "Each room had a radio, a color television, WiFi internet access, and a private bathroom with a shower or a bath."
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more doubts or questions.